Germany’s answer to James Bond has told his tax evasion trial he spent €2.5m (£2.2m) saving Pope Benedict XVI’s life from the mafia. (The Telegraph)

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The incoming chief digital information officer of HMRC is to recuse herself from making any decisions regarding Microsoft, as she is on sabbatical from the company under a two-year placement with the taxman. (The Register)

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AutoEntry has announced the opening of its Australian headquarters in Melbourne, Victoria. This launch will accommodate AutoEntry’s growth in Australia.